Novel Method for Manufacturing Articles Made with Aluminum Pull Tabs

ABSTRACT

A novel method for manufacturing articles made with aluminum pull tabs such as a woman&#39;s is provided. The invention is also directed towards structural integrity of the novel articles constructed with aluminum pull tabs. In addition, the novel articles made with aluminum pull tabs in accordance with the present invention, such as a woman&#39;s purse are individually customizable to reflect the owner&#39;s fashion style and/or sponsor advertising.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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1. U.S. provisional patent application 61/245,014, entitled “A NOVELMETHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLES MADE WITH ALUMINUM PULL TABS”, namingVioleta C. Moffat as inventor, filed Sep. 23, 2010

BACKGROUND

1. Field of Use

These teachings relate generally to a novelty purse or other articles ofmanufactured accessories that that can be hand carried or used as ashoulder bag.

2. Description of Prior Art (Background)

In general, in today's world, smart fashion dictates that the wardrobemust include some items that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, andenvironmentally friendly. Women, in particular, like something thatappears to be new and exciting without having the cost burden of aimported fashion. The purses and other articles of manufacture asdescribed herein are practical, useful and demonstrate environmentallyfriendly recycling of aluminum pull tabs.

Purses with aluminum pull tabs that are crocheted such as shown in U.S.Pat. No. D554,857 leave pull tabs with exposed outwardly sticking edges.In addition crocheted pull tabs may not have the structural integritynecessary for larger handbags that are often filled to capacity; e.g.,cell phones, mini computers, makeup kits, keys, wallets, etc.

In addition, purses with aluminum pull tabs that are crocheted such asshown in U.S. Pat. No. D554,857 are limited to the minimal aestheticsprovided by the crochet yarn, which are not sufficient in today's highlyfashion conscious world.

The invention accordingly includes the features properties and therelation of components which are exemplified in the following detaileddisclosure and the scope of the application of which will be indicatedin the appended claims.

For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the inventionreference should be made to the following detailed description, taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF SUMMARY

The foregoing and other problems are overcome, and other advantages arerealized, in accordance with the presently preferred embodiments ofthese teachings.

In accordance with one embodiment of the invention a novel method formanufacturing articles made with aluminum pull tabs such as a woman'spurse is provided.

The invention is also directed towards structural integrity of the novelarticles constructed with aluminum pull tabs.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention the novelarticles made with aluminum pull tabs such as a woman's purse areindividually customizable to reflect the owner's fashion style and/orsponsor advertising.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularlypointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion ofthe specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, andadvantages of the invention are apparent from the following detaileddescription taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings inwhich:

FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view that illustrates the relationshipconstruction of the pull tabs and weaving material in accordance withthe invention shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic view that illustrates the sides and bottomrelationship construction of a sub-section of pull tabs and weavingmaterial in accordance with the invention shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic view that illustrates the relationshipconstruction of three sub-sections of pull tabs and weaving material asshown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic view that illustrates the relationshipconstruction of multiple sub-sections of pull tabs and weaving materialin accordance with the invention shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 4A is diagrammatic view that illustrates a lining; and

FIG. 5 is a pictorial representation of a novel article made withaluminum pull tabs in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a diagrammatic view that illustratesthe relationship construction of the pull tabs and weaving material inaccordance with the invention shown in FIG. 5. It will be appreciatedthat the container may be any suitable container such as, for example, awoman's purse, a pocketbook, a cell phone holder. In general, hold thealuminum pull-tabs 10 with the right sides facing up and then put theother tab 10A on top of it. Then weave the fabric ribbon 12 underneaththe pull-tab, then over the two holes of the pull-tabs continuously inthe same direction until you reach the adequate size for your purse.Now, once you have reached the edge you should be viewing the oval hole10B on the pull-tab. It will be understood that the pull tabs whilegenerally aluminum may be any suitable pull tab.

Referring also to FIG. 2 there is shown a diagrammatic view thatillustrates the sides and bottom relationship construction of asub-section 26 of pull tabs and weaving material in accordance with theinvention shown in FIG. 5. Continue weaving the pull tabs as describedherein and as shown in FIG. 1 for the desired height size for the sides20, 24 and bottom width 22.

Referring also to FIG. 3 there is shown a diagrammatic view thatillustrates the relationship construction of three sub-sections of pulltabs 26A, 26B, 26C and weaving material 12A, 12B, 12C as shown in FIG.2. Thread the ribbon 12D underneath ribbons 12A, 12B, and 12C as shownin FIG. 3. Use the same procedure for the backside (not shown). It willbe appreciated that any suitable ribbon or material may be used. Forexample, suitable ribbon may include, but not limited to, decorativeribbon, advertising imprinted ribbon, cloth ribbon, nylon or other manmade material ribbon, waterproof ribbon, fireproof ribbon, and/or ribbonwith desired tensile or breaking strength.

Referring also to FIG. 4 there is shown a diagrammatic view thatillustrates the sides and bottom relationship construction of multiplesub-sections of pull tabs and weaving material in accordance with theinvention shown in FIG. 3. Also shown in FIG. 4 is the backside weave 41described in paragraph 19. For the container lining, FIG. 4A, anysuitable material, such as silk, cotton or satin may be used. Thesefabrics work well, especially when sewing accessories and pockets intothe purse. To measure how much liner, FIG. 4A, is needed for purse; laythe weaved pull-tabs on top of the fabric and cut to desired size. Asimilar procedure is followed for the side weaved pull-tabs. It will beappreciated that the sides (not shown) are constructed in a similarfashion as the sides and bottom. Attach the sides of the fabric liner tothe weaved pull tabs to form the purse interior.

Referring also to FIG. 5, there is shown a pictorial representation of anovel article made with aluminum pull tabs in accordance with thepresent invention. It will be appreciated that handle 51 is constructedin a similar fashion as sides and bottom as shown in FIG. 1 thru FIG. 4.Also shown is fastener 12AA. It will be appreciated that fastener 12AAmay be any suitable fastener such as, for example, a zipper, or ahook-and-loop fastener.

It should be understood that the foregoing description is onlyillustrative of the invention. Thus, various alternatives andmodifications can be devised by those skilled in the art withoutdeparting from the invention.

1. A container, wherein the container comprises: a first plurality ofpull tabs; and a first ribbon for weaving the first plurality of pulltabs.
 2. A container as in claim 1, further comprising; at least onesecond plurality of pull tabs; and at least one second ribbon forweaving together the at least one second plurality of pull tabs.
 3. Thecontainer as in claim 2, further comprising at least one third ribbonfor weaving the woven at least one second plurality of pull tabs.
 4. Thecontainer as in claim 3, wherein the at least one second plurality ofpull tabs comprises at least one second plurality of aluminum pull tabs.5. The container as in claim 4 further comprising a purse.
 6. Thecontainer as in claim 5, wherein the purse further comprises at leastone fastener.
 7. The container as in claim 6, wherein the at least onefastener comprises at least one zipper.
 8. The container as in claim 6,wherein the at least one fastener comprises at least one hook-and-loopfastener.
 9. The container as in claim 8, wherein the containercomprises at least one liner.
 10. The container as in claim 9, whereinthe at least one liner comprises at least one silk liner.
 11. Thecontainer as in claim 9, wherein the at least one liner comprises atleast one nylon liner.
 12. The container as in claim 9, wherein the atleast one liner comprises at least one cotton liner.
 13. The containeras in claim 4 wherein the container further comprises a cell phoneholder.